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Forum: RC Jets

06-03-2020, 11:06 PM

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Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

Thanks Ravill, will increase to 40mm for take off...

Thanks Ravill, will increase to 40mm for take off then and 50mm for landing.
What do you think about the CG at the wing spar ?

Forum: RC Jets

06-03-2020, 04:10 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

Plane is ready to maiden. I balanced the plane...

Plane is ready to maiden.
I balanced the plane at 140mm which is the wing tube, so I just hang the plane by the wing tube and balanced it like this.
Any suggestions on this CG or it should be fine...

Forum: RC Jets

03-25-2020, 11:53 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

Hey guys, Time to move to setup the plane. ...

Hey guys,

Time to move to setup the plane.
According to the manual found here : Skymaster ARF F (http://www.skymasterjets.net/arf18e.htm)
CG is at 140-160mm from the leading edge ?
Ailerons...

Forum: RC Jets

10-09-2019, 12:32 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

I know that aeropoxy is not the same as epoxy but...

I know that aeropoxy is not the same as epoxy but I had an answer from a friend before I was reading the reply from Bob, so I used regular epoxy. The tank has been already repaired by the previous...

Forum: RC Jets

10-08-2019, 01:56 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Thanks Bob, I already applied epoxy all other...

Thanks Bob,
I already applied epoxy all other the crack and on all the joint.
I will apply some layer of glass tomorrow.
Thanks for your reply :)

Forum: RC Jets

10-08-2019, 12:12 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Hello Guys, I have received my CMJets tank...

Hello Guys,

I have received my CMJets tank and it does not fit my F18, I have to remove some material on the fuse seperation if I want to fit it.
Before going this route, maybe I can try to...

Forum: RC Jets

09-27-2019, 01:41 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

I'll try to take some pictures so you can...

I'll try to take some pictures so you can understand. the tube is not held by screws but the wood piece is glued in place ...

Forum: RC Jets

09-26-2019, 05:58 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

Ok I understood what I need to change, but ......

Ok I understood what I need to change, but ... how do I access there ? The dual thrust tube is sitting there and can't be moved ?

Forum: RC Jets

09-25-2019, 07:16 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Any chance I can work around that to reduce this...

Any chance I can work around that to reduce this hopping tendancy ? Should I balance the plane with tank full for exemple ?
Or the only option is to keep the 3 tanks ?

Forum: RC Jets

09-24-2019, 01:50 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Ok guys, another issue ... I've installed the...

Ok guys, another issue ...
I've installed the elevator servos, it looks ok but I wonder if the small play is normal ?

https://youtu.be/LEQC7-5cmuM

I assume it was flying like that, any chance...

Forum: RC Jets

09-20-2019, 10:05 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

I agree with you but the 4L tank is sitting at...

I agree with you but the 4L tank is sitting at the same place as the old bigger one, which is not that far from the CG. I'll try to balance the plane with bearing in mind the heavier tank in front....

Forum: RC Jets

09-20-2019, 11:34 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

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Posted By jimibar

I found the perfect tank. CMJets is producing a...

I found the perfect tank. CMJets is producing a 4L Kevlar tank for the F18F Jet Legend. A little expensive but wortht the money I'm sure.

Forum: RC Jets

09-17-2019, 10:42 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Too much pressure and the tanks was already...

Too much pressure and the tanks was already repaired by the previous owner and was really old from what I see.
I really don't want to repair it or even go with the 3 tanks setup. I would prefer to...

Forum: RC Jets

09-16-2019, 02:03 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

I just exploded my main tank so I have to find...

I just exploded my main tank so I have to find another solution. Where did you get your 3 liters tank ? Is one big tank enough ? I am planning an M166TS in my F18.
Where can I get a tank for this...

Forum: RC Jets

09-07-2019, 01:43 PM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Thanks Ravill for all the answers. I will order...

Thanks Ravill for all the answers.
I will order the 175ml then and will do the plumbing as you said.

Forum: RC Jets

09-07-2019, 06:16 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Thanks a lot for your reply Gunradd, The UAT...

Thanks a lot for your reply Gunradd,

The UAT is in front of the main tank and the saddle tanks are behind the main tank on the side of the turbine.
Mind sharing a diagram or something, I must say...

Forum: RC Jets

09-07-2019, 04:34 AM

Replies: 36

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Views: 4,716

Posted By jimibar

Question on F18F from X-Treme Jets

Hey guys,

I am restoring an F18F from X-Treme Jets (the entry model from Skymaster Jets) : http://www.skymasterjets.net/f18e.htm
I am stuck at the tanks plumbing, there is 1 big kevlar tank, 2...

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